Teacher of Mathematics

John Hanson Community School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PB

39 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  14 July 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5
  • Part time - Part time considered
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main/Upper
• Additional allowances:

  Financial recruitment incentive available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Teacher of Mathematics.

The successful candidate will have:

• High expectations of all students, have the ability to contribute to the corporate life of the school, commitment to their own professional development, commitment to equal opportunities
• Evidence of skills in learning, improve teaching and using data to inform effective interventions
• The ability to work within a strong team of specialist mathematicians embedding an ethos of high expectation of students
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners, ability to plan innovative lessons on the basis of learning objectives and information about prior learning, ability to select and prepare appropriate resources, ability to plan the deployment of Learning Support Assistants and other adults who support students’ learning.

What the school offers its staff

In 2022, 73% of students gained grade 4+ in GCSE Mathematics and 20% grade 7+. These were the second highest percentages the school has ever had. Over the last 5 years the school has improved significantly. There is a resolute ambition for all students to achieve their best (Ofsted 2018), brought about by new approaches to improve teaching, learning and assessment in both key stages. This has rapidly raised standards for pupils across the school.

John Hanson is a successful 11-16 community school, rated as Good by OFSTED. Our students are friendly and confident, and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success they deserve.

A school where ‘Pupils work hard and find the work really challenging’. A school where ‘there are strong systems in place that support pupils in reaching the highest grades’ - Ofsted 2018.

If you are an ECT, we have a successful ECT induction programme providing full support.

We welcome applications from candidates from all qualification routes and backgrounds; most important of all will be the ability to excite our students through their learning, and the desire to be an integral part of a successful school. At John Hanson ‘Inspire Care Succeed’ is not just for the students, but staff too. Care is at the centre of everything we do and we are proud of the well-being work that listens to and acts upon staff feedback.

We also welcome informal conversations with the Headteacher, and encourage you to come and visit our school. In all circumstances, please contact Karen Page (Business Manager) for further details and an application form, 01264 352546 or email adminoffice@jhanson.hants.sch.uk

Early Interviews can be arranged for the right candidate.

We reserve the right to interview as applications come in and therefore may withdraw the post if we recruit early.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to adminoffice@Jhanson.hants.sch.uk

About John Hanson Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John Hanson Community School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: adminoffice@Jhanson.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01264325637
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-hanson-community-school (opens in new tab)

Thank you for your interest in John Hanson Community School. We will be pleased to receive applications from well-qualified and enthusiastic staff who feel they can contribute to the high standards and ethos of the school. This document does not form part of the terms and conditions, but aims to give you more information about the town, the school, the advertised role, its context and an introduction to the students you could be working with. Education changes lives and we are privileged to work with young people during the most important time in their lives: their childhood. Education is about opportunity and that is what all young people need, and as a school we pride ourselves in supporting young people build their confidence. We believe that young people have great things to offer and the school aims to give them the opportunity to discover their potential. They benefit from a positive, engaging, supportive environment and we aim to make a difference. Positive role models are vitally important and it falls to the larger school community to provide these. We want to inspire a new generation filled with a generosity of spirit and a determination to make things better for themselves and our community. Our Vision John Hanson Community School will inspire all students to rise to the opportunities of the future and achieve their potential, by promoting emotional resilience, social confidence and academic success. Child Protection Our first priority is safeguarding children. The school is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any offer of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School John Hanson is a comprehensive community school for students aged 11 – 16. There are currently 980 students on roll; the teaching establishment is around 55 teachers, 55 support staff and a strong sense of community. The Leadership team are totally committed to the principles of comprehensive education and providing the very best learning experience we can for each individual. It is the school’s role to ensure that all students and staff are supported to reach their full potential. The school can trace its origins back to 1569 with the foundation of Andover Grammar School. In the 1970s the grammar school became a comprehensive school and was renamed John Hanson School after an original benefactor of the Grammar School. In 2002 the school relocated to a greenfield site towards the outskirts of Andover, very close to the A303.

Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@Jhanson.hants.sch.uk.

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